Microsurgical skills training: a new concept for simulation of vessel-wall suturing.

Abstract:

:Initiation of training in basic microsurgical suturing technique usually involves placing sutures on incisions made on latex sheets, and then progressing to a live anastomosis in a rat model. A straight incision resembles a skin incision and does not mechanically simulate vessel wall suturing, and various modifications and innovative prosthetic models continue to be developed to bring the simulation closer to a live anastomosis. We developed two models which closely simulate vessel wall suturing and require the application of similar skills by the trainee. In the first model (the "I" model), the straight 1-cm incision is converted to an I-shaped incision which increases the instability of the edge to be sutured, depending on the length of the horizontal incision, putting greater demand on dexterity in suture placement similar to a vessel. The length (1 cm) of the edge does not constrain the spacing of the sutures and can be used for the beginner. The second model (the "double triangle" model) creates a narrow and unstable edge for placing sutures, and puts greater demand on bimanual coordination and instrument control for training in accuracy of suture placement as well as spacing between sutures. Both these models are cost-effective and simple to construct.

journal_name

Microsurgery

journal_title

Microsurgery

authors

Lahiri A,Lim AY,Qifen Z,Lim BH

doi

10.1002/micr.20074

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2005-01-01 00:00:00

pages

21-4

issue

1

eissn

0738-1085

issn

1098-2752

journal_volume

25

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